Barker's Chance For Speaker In Republican Caucus
Topeka reports George J. Barker of Douglas favored for speaker by Republican caucus though Walker lingers as a rival. The piece notes Barker's acclamation prospect and Walker's uncertain stance amid efforts to organize the House without delay. West Point inquiry details cadet hazing, punishments, and officers recalling the Hod Carriers society at Highland Falls.
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George J. Barker
Douglas Aguary
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Walker
United States
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Baltimore
West Point Academy
Highland Falls
Blackmail Claim Shapes Savannah Inquest into Merchant Death
The coroner's jury probing the death of Frank Richardson heard witness Frank Stanton testify that Richardson had been blackmailed by a woman named Goldie Wilthead, with a recent settlement. Mrs Richardson was to testify this afternoon as Savannah's business life paused during the inquiry.
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Colt Montgomery Bryant
Wichita
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Deve
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Thirteenth Infantry
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Leavenworth
Kit. Careen
Jim Bridgess
Two Ships on Fire Off Victoria Coast Report
British ships Melville Island and Almora arrived at Sydney after narrowly escaping destruction at sea. Melville Island battled flames beginning October 28 until arrival, while Almora faced a gale that swept overboard crew chances but was soon extinguished.
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British Columbia
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Almora
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Gouldly Goose's Crap and Canadian Gold Find
Vancouver reports a mild gale and a gold finding of 12.50 in coarse gold tied to a flaxseed incident with a wild goose shot near Tittlake, 28 miles from Westminster. In Dra. 88 a blizzard sweeps the state for 36 hours, cattlemen fear stock losses, Mount Blanco roads blocked by heavy snow. Miners on Coronario and nearby mines at 11,000 feet face supply risks.
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Tragedy Near Olympia as Three Children Die in Fire
In Olympia Washington on December 28 three Tav erys children aged four, two, and one month died in a house fire after parents were briefly away. An explosion is suspected from stored dynamite in the upper part of the building. The two older children were found near where the bedroom stood. the infant lay in a cradle amid charred remains.
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TRE CORNER IN BERANU TO FANE BIG CHICAGO FIRMS DEAL
Chicago merchants note control of white bean market by Albert Dickinson company or Detroit house. Denials say their firm did not engineer the car operation. Berlin reports Germany may buy St John Island if Denmark's talks with the U S fail. William Westlake dies in Brookline N Y. Police ban boxing at Wort Fed Colovans. main bout between Daugherty and Morris Bausch.
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Dany Daugherty
McGovers
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Banker Fred Kiaman Named Fourth Assistant Auditor
Washington December 28 The president offered Fred Kiaman of Cleveland the post of fourth auditor of the treasury, vacant by the death of Auditor Morris. He has twenty years in Cleveland banking and is a lifelong friend of Han. He is less known by President McKinley.
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McKinley
Strikes Hit Scranton Streetcar Service
In Scranton Pennsylvania a strike disrupted streetcar operations as laborers fought with crew and police. Cars were moved or stalled, no passengers rode, and many workers returned to New York while arrangements for imported personnel faced local resistance.
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Skating tragedy at What Cheer rocks town
A What Cheer skating pond accident claims a child’s life as a girl drowns while skating on the pond near town at nine o clock in the evening. Telegraph and telephone reports confirm the drowning and investigators seek details of the incident and participants. The report notes a Whit Cheer operator relayed the fatal event and that the pond was near the fair grounds where the accident occurred. The text also references other distant notices about murder inquiries in Savannah and notable regional stories.
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Ehaal
Nation in jail after mirror break at Carey hotel
Wichita residents report Mrs. Oursla Nation jailed after breaking a hotel mirror. Bail is refused as she contends with violent temper. Local WCTU hires Newton lawyer to defend her. trial slated to begin this afternoon and Nation vows to continue attacks on alcohol. She appeals to temperance supporters to act as the “Trona hot.”
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Telegraphers strike possible on Northern Pacific
An impending strike by Northern Pacific telegraph operators looms after ongoing talks yielded few concessions. George Hampton, press chief for the operators, says demands remain but warns actions depend on company responses. Also noted are temperance crusade movements in Honolulu and unrelated crop forecasts and political notes.
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Minn
Dev
Northern Pacific
George Hampton
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Foraker Responds to Harrison on Porto Rico Policy
Cincinnati Dec 28 Senator J B Foraker answers former President Harrison's Ann Arbor speech criticizing Porto Rico policy. He says Supreme Court rulings will shape questions and defends the liberal civil government and revenue provisions for Puerto Rico as generous and properly constitutional, not a departure from sound principles.
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J. B. Foraker
Ann Arbor
Mich
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Harrison
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Foraker
Supreme Court
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Porto Rico
Forwker
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Wichits
Kan
Stanley
Two Men Milled At Dance Hubris Fatally Wounds Man
Ex convict Charles May allegedly shot and killed Robert Martiansed Joe McGee at a dance near Two Men Wore Aiesdlag De Kalb Mo May, recently released from Missouri penitentiary, fled as officers seek him. Other notes include coal talks in Philadelphia and calls for stricter kidnaping laws amid Dallas and Paris reports.
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Charlea May
Robert
Joe McGee
Martin
McGee
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Missouri Penitentiary
Burdette
Rumors Stir Over Emperor Kwang Su Demands
Washington reports state that the Chinese embassy has no information on claims Emperor Kwang Su disapproves of the powers demands. Diplomatic circles note the terms may be too harsh to gain acceptance, though no authoritative source confirms the report. Researchers also discuss unverified envoys and circulating gossip in the Chinese quarters.
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Wrecked Manchurian Railways To Be Rebuilt By Americans
The United States consul to Moscow Thomas E. Smith told Philadelphia Press in London that over seven hundred miles of the Manchurian railway were destroyed by Chinese forces and stations stock and bridges looted. He said Americans will be invited to re-equip once quiet returns, with hundreds of millions of dollars in Russian railway systems eventually handed to American contractors amid ongoing Chinese turmoil. The report notes secrecy to deter foreign competitors and highlights U.S. leverage and industry interest in rebuilding critically damaged lines.
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Thomas E. Smith
United States
Moscow
China
Storm injures vessels in violent Channel gales
London reports recurring storms and fierce winds causing damage ashore. Telegraph lines down. The British bark Pegasua, sailing from Queenstown December 20 for Sharp nossea, foundered off Penarth and one crewman landed at Cardiff. The Queen of Cambria, bound for Falmouth, towed in leaky after being cut to the waterline. a collision and towline break damaged the Crown of India at Falmouth.
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De Wet Captured Report Circulates in London District
Reports from a Meliakie Méuren As Bort claim General De Wet has been captured by British forces. London dispatches dated December 28 say the British chartered South African Company received the information from a trusted source. The War Office has not confirmed the report.
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Bort
London
General de Wet
Missing 61000 Package From Post Office Stolen In Missouri
Report from Poplar Bluff Missouri states a registered package containing 6100 dollars was stolen from the post office after arriving late and being counted. A postmaster found the money drawer open but the package missing the next morning. A Des Moines report dated December 28 denies rumors of forty nine drownings at What Cheer while skating.
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Practical telephone system hailed as future standard adoption
A new multiplex telephone over one wire permits simultaneous conversations, tested by the Chicago Tec company and expected to cut wire running costs while boosting capacity for firms. Also reports include the St Louis Choral Symphony Society performing Handel’s Messiah, a coroner's jury verdict on a Missouri train death, a fatal gas asphyxiation near Jefferson City, and Missouri judges meeting to discuss divorce-law reforms.
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Tiga Teteptechnie Company
Sesiliacy
Mussigy
Neigeles
Nils Tate
Eight O Clock Club Dance Brightens Holiday Season
The regular Eight Oclock club dance at the New Eldi proved enjoyable this season. Mn GA Banks hosted a fringe gathering on South Tennessee Street. Fraternal Aid Association children’s Christmas program drew about 20 600 members and families, with Edith Doses leading the flag drill and Heate Clens entertaining the youngsters. The burial will take place tonight.
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Fraternal Aid Asociation
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